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International Cement Review - April 1998

Issue summary

The April 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. IEEE/PCA 40th cement conference. A brief rundown of what to expect from the Rapid City conference. By the people for the people.

Key topics

  • quarrying technology
  • cement market trends
  • cement plant technology
  • global cement industry

In this issue

April 1998 contents

Explore the April 1998 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.

  1. 10

    World News

    The latest news and technical developments in the global cement industry.

  2. 22

    IEEE/PCA 40th cement conference

    A brief rundown of what to expect from the Rapid City conference.

  3. 24

    By the people for the people

    A historical success story of the state-owned cement plant in Dakota.

  4. 27

    It was the best of times

    A record year for the US in this annual review of the cement market.

  5. 35

    The next generation

    The new mathematics-based control system which offers advanced benefits.

  6. 41

    Improving cement operations with GPS

    Whitehopleman introduces a new GPS system for quarrying.

  7. 48

    Raw mix control strategy

    Gamma-Metrics discuss the potential of its control systems.

  8. 52

    Building Brazil

    500tpd cement Cement Corp. Market leaders strengthen their positions in an uncertain economic climate Krupp Polysius.

  9. 61

    Break point for Chilean cement?

    The latest update on the ups and downs of the Chilean cement industry.

  10. 65

    All systems Go

    The successful automation of control systems to maximise plant potential.

  11. 69

    Beijing’s new eco-friendly plant

    New environmental techniques, are they worth the investment?

  12. 77

    Get out of the wet

    Part two of kiln upgrades, looking at conversions of wet to semi.

  13. 86

    Low cost, low power, high efficiency

    A detailed look at developments for raw meal blending and silo withdrawal.

  14. 91

    North American buyer’s guide 1998

    The latest cement equipment suppliers with their contact details.

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